If the CEL light was on, just prior to replacing the solenoids, dont forget that you can reset the CEL by disconnecting the NEGATIVE post on the battery for 5 minutes.

 

I removed the battery cable before I changed the solenoid. So far the car is running fine. I have a 200 mile trip coming up in a couple of days so I'll be testing it.

Thanks to everybody who helped. You helped me save $100 if not more. I didn't even know the solenoid existed until I posted this thread and now I have successfully çhanged one.

 

Congrates on a job well done!

You are 100% right about disconnecting the battery in the trunk area BEFORE YOU START ANY WORK on your car! Just remember to put a towel over the latch before you let it down.